Fakta - 1969 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: Fakta ?
Issue: Nr. 2, 1. årgang
Date: 1969
Publisher: Fakta?
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian
Price: kr. 20.00 (subscription)
Editor: Asle Overholdt

This issue of Fakta? magazine, a publication for cosmic philosophy, UFOs, and extraordinary phenomena, delves into several intriguing topics. It operates on a non-profit basis, publishing six issues per year.

UFOs and the Norwegian Defense

The article "UFO-ene og Det Norske Forsvaret" (UFOs and the Norwegian Defense) discusses the general attitude of national defense forces towards the UFO problem. It notes a history of contradictions, denials, and cover-ups from defense establishments worldwide. In Norway, while a "secrecy group" is mentioned as active, the local situation is described as less concerning due to a lack of public interest. The article points out that no major Norwegian newspaper or NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) is positively inclined towards the UFO issue, and many media figures still doubt the existence of these phenomena, despite their growing global significance.

The Norwegian defense, from an external observer's perspective, appears to not take UFOs very seriously. The article states that the defense has refused to comment or has offered explanations for major UFO sightings in Norway. It is noted that in Northern Norway, it is common for aircraft and helicopters to be dispatched to search for unknown objects.

The Great Pyramid of Giza: A Mystery of Egyptology

The issue features a lengthy exploration of the Great Pyramid of Giza, titled "KHEOPSPYRAMIDEN - egyptologenes store problem" (The Kheops Pyramid - Egyptology's Great Problem). It references a translation of the oldest known account of the pyramid's construction, attributed to King Saurid, who lived three hundred years before the flood. According to this account, Saurid had a dream about the earth shaking and stars falling, prompting his dream interpreters to explain it as a premonition of a great flood followed by fire, and then a subsequent rebirth of the land.

The article questions how the pyramids were built, particularly the transportation and precise placement of stones weighing up to 70 tons, some quarried 1000 kilometers away. Traditional explanations involving slave labor are challenged, with researchers suggesting that ancient peoples possessed knowledge of methods to move massive stones using sound or music. The text cites various ancient writings and legends, including those from Sanskrit, that allude to the use of sound as a means of levitation. It posits that this knowledge might have been a closely guarded secret among a select group of priests.

An article by Thor-Leif Dahnielson, originally published in UFO-KONTAKT, is referenced, which further explores the construction of the Cheops Pyramid. Dahnielson recounts a film taken by a Swede who visited Tibet, showing monks using trumpets and drums to levitate 6-ton blocks of stone. The article then presents a technical explanation by engineer Henry Kjellson, who theorized that the tones from the instruments created a vertical vortex with a vacuum core, generating enough lift to move the stones. This vortex, akin to a miniature tornado, could create a "suction" of up to 16 tons, with acceleration providing the necessary lifting force for stones weighing 6 tons.

UFO Sighting in Beiarn

A brief report from "Lofotposten" on May 5, 1969, details a UFO sighting in Beiarn, Norway. Luminous objects were observed moving at high speed by several people. The Air Force dispatched a helicopter, but the objects were no longer visible. One witness described a half-moon shaped object and later saw two reddish-glowing, rocket-like objects moving at high speed before disappearing. Another witness observed an elongated object ascending rapidly, flattening out, and hovering before moving in an uneven flight pattern.

Clarification on IGAP Symbol

The magazine addresses the use of a specific symbol, which was featured on its cover in the previous issue. This symbol represents "The Cosmic Sons and Daughters Brotherhood" and is used as a vignette by the International Get Aquainted Program (IGAP), founded by George Adamski. The editorial team clarifies that they were asked by IGAP not to use the symbol to avoid misinterpretation that IGAP was behind the publication of Fakta?. They respect this request and apologize for any confusion.

The Concept of God

A philosophical piece titled "Gudsbegrepet" (The Concept of God) discusses the nature of God and humanity's understanding of it. It suggests that fully comprehending God would mean becoming God ourselves, and that true understanding will come with human evolution. The article explores how the divine manifests in everything and introduces the concept of karma, where actions have consequences. It argues against the existence of a literal "devil" or "evil," proposing instead that what is perceived as evil is merely a means to guide individuals towards truth. The concept of free will is discussed in relation to this divine guidance, suggesting that while we have a choice in our path, we are ultimately guided towards good.

The article further elaborates on free will, stating that while we have the freedom to choose our path towards what is called God (or other names used by different religions), our individual paths and decisions shape our destiny. It emphasizes that thoughts have significant impact and that understanding one's mistakes leads to growth. The concept of "God's grace" is mentioned, particularly in situations where external circumstances prevent individuals from acting on their better knowledge.

The piece concludes by reflecting on the possibility of reaching the ultimate goal, God, suggesting that it is possible according to religious beliefs. It touches upon the idea of an eternal cycle and continuous evolution without a fixed endpoint, acknowledging the existence of higher life forms that help those who are "weaker." The article critiques religious institutions for lacking answers to fundamental questions, contrasting the passive belief of older generations with the younger generation's desire to "know and understand."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Fakta? magazine consistently explores themes of mystery, the unknown, and alternative explanations for phenomena that challenge conventional understanding. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, ancient mysteries, and philosophical concepts, encouraging critical thinking and a desire for knowledge beyond established dogma. The magazine positions itself as a platform for exploring these topics, distinct from mainstream media and traditional religious narratives. There is a clear emphasis on seeking understanding and truth through personal investigation and critical analysis, particularly evident in the discussion of the Great Pyramid and the concept of God. The magazine also demonstrates a commitment to clarifying its affiliations and avoiding misrepresentation.

Title: UFO-Nyt
Issue Date: September/October 1969
Publisher: UFO-Nyt
Country of Publication: Denmark
Original Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO-Nyt presents a collection of articles exploring unexplained phenomena, scientific discoveries, and potential paranormal events.

Er RUM-BØLGER en NY ENERGI-KILDE (Are Space Waves a New Energy Source?)

This lead article discusses the claim by a group of American scientists, led by Dr. Joseph Weber at Maryland University, of discovering a new type of wave originating from space, termed gravitational waves (or gravity waves). These waves are believed to come from stars developing or decaying in the Milky Way. Dr. Weber's team reported detecting these waves 40 times since January using sensitive instruments. He asserted that this discovery is as significant as the discovery of radio waves and that it supports Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, suggesting that gravitational fields surrounding moving bodies produce waves. If confirmed by further studies, this would prove that gravity propagates in waves, similar to light or radio waves. Dr. Weber speculated that gravitational waves could eventually provide humanity with a new energy source, stating that the universe contains 100 times more gravitational energy than nuclear energy, and that an advanced civilization might one day harness it. The article is attributed to Flying Saucer Review, Sept./Oct. 1969.

Fysiologiske virkninger ved romferder (Physiological Effects of Space Travel)

This section, referencing an article in Aviation and Space Medicine based on a review in Dagbladet on October 4th, outlines the physiological effects of space travel. These include a 20 percent reduction in blood volume within a week, increased pulse rate, significant muscle mass loss, decreased bone density (calcium content), and reduced resistance to infections. The review also notes that space travelers must deal with mundane issues like waste disposal, and that personal hygiene is a significant challenge for astronauts. The book is published by Universitetsforlaget.

KILDEADRESSER (Contact Addresses)

This section provides contact addresses for UFO-related organizations in Sweden (SÖKAREN, BREVCIRKELN) and Denmark (UFO-NYT, UFO-KONTAKT).

BILEN FLYR OPPOVER BAKKE UTEN MOTOR (The Car Drives Uphill Without an Engine)

This article details mysterious hills in England (Croyde, North Devon, Monmouthshire) and Canada (Moncton, New Brunswick) where cars exhibit strange behavior. Drivers report that their vehicles inexplicably accelerate uphill as if on flat ground, even without using the gas pedal. In some cases, cars placed at the bottom of the hill with the engine and brakes off have rolled uphill and stopped at the top. While some instances in England are attributed to optical illusions caused by the surrounding terrain, the Moncton hill is described as defying such explanations, with experts unable to provide a definitive reason for the phenomenon. The Moncton hill is noted as a significant tourist attraction.

EN MYSTISK ÅND (A Mysterious Spirit)

This report from Gillingham, UK, details the case of young Carol Adams, whose parents believe she is possessed by a mysterious spirit. The three-year-old allegedly engages in long conversations with an unseen entity, sometimes speaking with a mature voice. Her behavior, including reacting fearfully to a crucifix, has alarmed her parents and neighbors. A neighbor, Marjorie English, expressed her intention to move due to the unsettling events.

INGEN FORKLARING PÅ BLINKENDE LYS (No Explanation for Blinking Lights)

This article reports on an incident near Mo i Rana, Norway, where five individuals observed three blinking lights in the sky. The Norwegian Air Force, through Colonel Nils Magne Jørgensen of the Air Operations Center, stated they could not provide an explanation for the phenomenon. The lights were described as blinking red, green, and white. The Air Force indicated that such reports are common and routine investigations are conducted, with past instances involving aircraft deployment.

Romelandafrue så LYSENDE HIMMELBÅT (Romelanda Woman Saw a Luminous Sky Boat)

This report from Gøteborg-posten (September 4, 1969) describes Tekla Eriksson of Slätten, Romelanda, Sweden, witnessing a luminous object in the sky for approximately three hours. The object was described as boat-like, with a white upper section, bluish sides, and a green 'keel'. It had a luminous white, glass-ball-like protrusion at the 'bow'. The object remained stationary. The Swedish National Defence Research Institute (FOA) could not offer an explanation for this 'space phenomenon'. The article includes a quote from Professor Hermann Oberth suggesting that non-terrestrial intelligences observe Earth and have visited in flying saucers for millennia.

"ubåtene" (The "Submarines")

This article discusses the Norwegian military's perspective on unidentified aerial phenomena, referred to by some as "submarines" (ubåter). The author argues that this term is a convenient label used by the media and authorities to avoid direct engagement with UFO questions. The article suggests that foreign powers would be reluctant to send valuable craft into Norwegian fjords due to the risk of grounding or capture, and that Norway (as part of NATO) would likely not send its own submarines into sensitive foreign waters. The author implies that military authorities often know what these "submarines" are and are not concerned about them being captured. The article then delves into the author's investigation into a UFO identification course allegedly held at Værnes Air Station in 1963. Despite official denials from the Air Force and the Ministry of Defence, the author pursued the matter through correspondence. The responses from Værnes Air Station were evasive, and a letter to Captain Hellik Råen, who allegedly led the course, was returned unopened and answered by an anonymous signatory, stating that the Norwegian defense does not deal with UFO matters and that UFO organizations exist in Trondheim. A letter to the Minister of Defence, Otto Grieg Tidemand, also stated that the Norwegian defense does not engage with UFO issues and that personnel have no "secrecy" regarding such observations. The author questions these responses, particularly the denial of a UFO course and the claim of no secrecy, given other information suggesting otherwise. The article concludes by asking for reader assistance in providing further information and mentions a military exercise where participants were sworn to secrecy after witnessing a UFO.

LANGDISTANSE - TELEPATI MULIG, SIER FORSKERE! (Long Distance - Telepathy Possible, Say Researchers!)

This article, dated June 9th, reports on a symposium on Extrasensory Perception (ESP) organized by the University of California. Both Russian and American researchers presented findings suggesting that humans can send and receive telepathic messages over distances of thousands of kilometers. Dr. I.M. Kogan from the Popov Institute in Moscow presented research from 1966-1967 indicating that thoughts can be transmitted via long electromagnetic waves. Dr. Thela Moss from the University of California's psychology department noted similar discoveries by American researchers. Both nations' space programs are reportedly interested in ESP for potential communication with astronauts if primary systems fail. Calculations suggest the human body generates sufficient electricity for long-distance telepathy. Experiments have involved participants up to 2,900 kilometers apart, and in one case, individuals in Los Angeles contacted others at the University of Essex in England, over 8,000 kilometers away. The Soviet experiment involved a sender in Moscow describing six objects telepathically to a receiver in Novosibirsk.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFO-Nyt are the exploration of unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs), the potential for new scientific discoveries with profound implications (gravitational waves as an energy source), and the investigation into the paranormal (child possession, telepathy). The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting various claims and reports, while also critically examining official responses, particularly from military and governmental bodies, regarding UFOs. There is an underlying skepticism towards official denials and a suggestion that information might be withheld or downplayed. The editorial stance encourages reader participation in gathering information on these mysterious subjects.

This issue of "UFO-SAKEN" (Issue 21, Volume 2, dated April 18, 1969) focuses on a unique Norwegian UFO observation and an intriguing study on the effects of music on plant growth. The magazine is published by UFO-SAKEN and appears to be from Norway.

Særegen Norsk UFO-Observasjon

The main article, "SÆREGEN NORSK UFO-OBSERVASJON" (Unique Norwegian UFO Observation), details a report received by UFO-INFORMASJON in Oslo concerning an observation from 1963. The account is provided by the observer, Helge Mikalsen, from Skjærvøy.

Mikalsen recounts an event on August 21 or 22, 1963, around 5:00 PM, while he was fishing in a sound near Skjærvøy. The weather was clear with no wind. Around 6:30 PM, as he was moving his boat closer to a submerged rock near the island of Arnøy, he saw a flame, like a rocket launch, from the mountain. He initially thought it was a naval exercise. He then observed a 6-foot wide orange flame and an object ascending. The object's speed was not as fast as a rocket. At an altitude of about 6,000 feet, the flame extinguished, revealing a gray object with a sharp outline, described as resembling a balloon or parachute.

Mikalsen then noticed two objects: one large and one small. The large object had five large, oval windows on its side, each about 6 feet high. The objects were approximately 450 feet away and hovering about 40-50 feet above the water. Suddenly, what appeared to be two rails descended from the large object, and the smaller object attached itself to them and was pulled into the larger one. The smaller object was oval and about 6 or 9 feet in size. No flames or smoke were observed, and there was no sound.

Around 6:30 PM, Mikalsen felt nervous and scared. He looked for other witnesses but saw no other boats. The wind had increased, and the sea was dark, but the water directly under the object was calm and shining. Through one of the large object's windows, he saw a green light beam directed at him. This round light, about 1 foot in diameter, changed color from daylight to dark green and seemed to move behind the light. Mikalsen attempted to lift a fish into his boat but could not, feeling paralyzed, possibly due to excitement or something else.

He estimated the large UFO to be about 30 feet high and 105-120 feet long (diameter?). He could not definitively say if it was oval or circular. The same side faced him throughout the observation. The underside was flat, and it had a dome on top. The object had stopped directly over a sunken German freighter from 1944, which was loaded with ore (metal) and mercury. Mikalsen observed something being pulled up from or dumped into the sea. Several small dark objects were seen between the main object and the sea surface. He thought something was coming up from the sea and being taken into the object's bottom. The object hovered motionless for about 10 minutes. It then tipped slightly and began to accelerate. The large object suddenly increased its speed dramatically, and within a minute, it had disappeared in a northerly direction out of the Kvenangen fjord. The object's color was metallic and silver-gray.

Two sketches are included: the first shows how the observer saw the object hovering, with the left side window marked 'XX' where the small object was pulled in, and the window to the right of the first marked 'X' as the source of the green light beam. The second sketch shows the underside of the object from a slight angle, depicting a series of round, flexible, cup-like structures, some pointing down and others in different directions.

Mikalsen signed his account on March 22, 1968, in Skjærvøy, attesting that it was a true account and a personal experience.

An investigation by the Trondheim UFO Association and UFO-Informasjon in Oslo confirmed that the observer is reliable and the story is very likely true. Mr. Mikalsen agreed to its publication. The account is based on an English version written by K. AAsheim, dated 1969.

Planter og Musikk

Another article, "PLANTER OG MUSIKK" (Plants and Music), reports on the findings of an Australian farmer named Tedd Hamsey. Hamsey claims that plants thrive and grow faster if they listen to music daily. For 15 months, he "irrigated" his banana trees with music from tape recordings, harvesting the finest bananas seen in the district. Experts confirmed that the yield was larger than usual and the quality was better.

Tomatoes, peas, and beetroot also grew better when exposed to music, with a production increase of 50 to 60 percent compared to "silent" growing areas. However, common cabbage was found to be "unmusical"; it stopped growing, and only resumed when Hamsey turned off the tape. Interestingly, when he tested the cabbage again three weeks before harvest, it showed extra growth, resulting in the best cabbage harvest he had ever had. The article notes that neither vegetables nor fruit trees liked "Beatles-music."

This article is attributed to Morgenposten, dated April 18, 1969.

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A quote from Madame de Fontaine is included: "How many people would not be silent if they were forbidden to speak well of themselves and ill of others!"

<<<UFO-SAKEN inn for FN? >>>

This section announces an international campaign to bring the UFO issue before the United Nations (FN). Interested individuals who believe the UFO matter should be taken seriously are encouraged to support this action by filling out an international questionnaire. They are directed to contact Knut AAsheim at Box 142, 2073 BØN, Norway, and to send a self-addressed, stamped reply envelope with a 40-øre stamp.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine "UFO-SAKEN" appears to be dedicated to investigating and reporting on UFO phenomena, UFO sightings, and related topics. The editorial stance seems to be one of serious inquiry into these subjects, as evidenced by the verification of the Mikalsen sighting and the promotion of an international effort to address the UFO issue at a global level. The inclusion of the article on music and plant growth suggests an interest in unusual or unexplained phenomena beyond just UFOs, possibly exploring broader unconventional topics. The magazine aims to inform its readers about significant events and ongoing efforts within the UFO community.